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Thank you Sue Nelson Asthma Society Manager Sue Alsop is leaving the Society for new and exciting opportunities for her and her family. Sue began as Manager in 2015, when the Society was looking for someone with new skills and vision. Sue had a strong background of working with a “green prescription” so already knew what it was to work “one on one” with participants in a team environment. “There have been many changes for the Society over the past 6+ years, and many of those changes can be attributed to Sue’s drive and determination to get the job done and do it well,” says Rosalie Adamson, Chairperson of the Society. “Sue has lifted the profile of the organisation, providing a much higher level of support to our community in a professional and safe way.” Both Pulmonary Rehabilitation courses and Better Breather classes saw big increases in numbers. What’s more, Sue put professional standards in place, contracting trainers to deliver the courses, choosing the venues, and ensuring everything ran smoothly. She managed to make it a fun environment where laughing is high on the agenda. Sue started a Better Breather Circuit Class for members, with most participants having completed Pulmonary Rehabilitation courses and needing a regular class to attend afterwards. She also managed to secure funding to run a Bronchiectasis Brunch, an information session with the Society’s respiratory specialist as the main speaker, which was a great success. Sue oversaw the development of the Society’s website, which has been hugely successful and lifted its profile in the community, along with informative newsletters. Finally, Sue networked with other asthma managers around the country, meeting them at the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Conference, gleaning new ideas and information and putting them into practice. “We wish Sue the best for her future and thank her for making us the successful organisation that we are today,” says Rosalie. Pictured: Nelson Asthma Society manager Sue Alsop, right, presents Birchwood School principal Chris Herrick, left, with an Asthma Emergency Kit
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